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11 business etiquette tips for awesome conference calls

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Tired of lame, painful and super awkward conference calls? These business etiquette tips will help you eliminate the pain and start having awesome meetings.

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11 Business etiquette tips

For Awesome Conference Calls

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1. no secret attendees

Include your attendees' names in the body of the invite.

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2. Roll call

Or use a visual conference call tool so everyone knows who's on.

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3. hush, puppy

Distance yourself from barking, meowing, mooing and chirping.

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4. mute, mute, baby

Susie always needs a snack when you're on a conference call.

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5. app-tastic

Offer mobile app options, so people can "see" the conference call.

6. What's your agenda?

Clear and concise = everyone moving in the right direction.

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7. whip 'em into shape

Designate a clock watcher to start and end on time.

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8. Sorry, you go. no you. no you!

Avoid awkward interruptions by asking folks to hold their questions.

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9. Say Your name, say your name

Alleviate confusion with "This Is ____" every time you talk.

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10. who's on the hook?

Clearly assign tasks to individuals before ending the call.

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11. It's a date

Keep it all on track by scheduling the next meeting at the end of the call.

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This is your brain.

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this is your brain

in a soul-sucking conference call.

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any questions?

Tweet your q's to @PGi for some work-life saving tips.

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